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Swat Valley comesback to life with buzzing Front Four-wheel Club Jeep Rally The Swat Valley in the north western part of the country, swung back in action in the dead of winters, when the Frontier Four-wheel Club arranged a rare jeep rally, treading the thick of the snow with their gruesome drives. The […]
Skilled youth of Clean Development Cell without salaries for four months, planning to head back to foreign countries The “Clean Development Cell (CDM)”, formerly an energy development and conservation wing of the now devolved Ministry of Environment, is now lurking in shadows, as its fate hang in doldrums. The Cell was created in the […]
Illegal Timber poaching threatening extinction of rare trees in Kohistan Illegal timber poaching in the Kohistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, is now threatening the extinction of some of the rare and beautiful forests in the region. Timber poaching, which rises to its peak in the winters, is often carried out at the auspices of the forest department […]
Skeletons in the closet: US championing the cause of global police This is undoubtedly the era of Neo-imperialism. After the defeat of the former USSR, the world was left at the mercy of one single super power. The era that kicked off in the last decade of the last century, marks the rise […]
Impact of Milliatry operation in FATA/ Mohmand Agency on children The ongoing uncertain peace situation/conflicts in Mohmand have had a drastic and negative impact on the economic and livelihood status of the affected population. Communities struggle to meet the needs of their members, including children. Such families are unable to neither meet the basic […]
The splendor of Kaghan Valley: Story of a lost paradise- Last part Babusar Pass Passing through the last summer settlement of Kaghan Valley at Gittidas, Babusar Pass is the next stop. Along the way, Gujar nomads spend the summer months on this high pasture with their herds of sheep and goats. The last 7 […]
The splendor of Kaghan Valley: Story of a lost paradise Part-6 Kaghan Road, from there onwards, winds down the giant snow-clad mountains, trudging closer to the Kunhar, which gradually goes quite with the ascending altitude. The highland glaciations in the region constantly gives birth to hidden lakes amidst the mountains and some of them […]
The splendor of Kaghan Valley: Story of a lost paradise Part-5 The first village on the road to Babusar is Batakundi, 16 kilometers beyond Naran. Nestled at the confluence of Siran Nala and Kunhar River, Batakundi offers travelers a rest house and two small hotels. Batakundi is a fertile area and is famous for […]
The splendor of Kaghan Valley: Story of a lost paradise Part-4 Lake Saiful Muluk No trip to Kaghan Valley is complete without a visit to the legendary Lake Saiful Muluk. The lake is named after Prince Sauful Muluk, who fell in love with a fairy from the mountains. At 10,500 feet, Lake Saiful Muluk […]
Greg Mortenson: Conquering mountains and hearts- Last Part Greg, having made up his mind, returned to the United States to collect donations for his dream school. “Everything about their life was a struggle,” Greg recalls, “They reminded me of the way Christa … had a way of just persevering, no matter what life […]
The splendor of Kaghan Valley: Story of a lost paradise Part-3 Khanian Khanian is a small but attractive, peaceful village on the right bank of the Kunhar. It is the starting point for a trip to Kamal Ban Forest and Dana Meadows. A ten kilometer jeep track winds up the hillside to picturesque Dana […]
The splendor of Kaghan Valley: Story of a lost paradise Part-2 Paras Back on the main road to Naran, six kilometers further north of Kawai is the small town of Paras. The main bazaar consists of some shops and road side restaurants and is worth stopping at to have a cup of tea or simple […]
